How much space do we need for a ceilidh?
The dance floors many venues provide for disco dancing are generally not large enough for a ceilidh. You might get away with 12 ft by 12 ft but the more space the better. Wraggle Taggle bandleader Mick Bailey often suggests that the whole hall should be cleared but most people prefer to leave out a few chairs and tables for exhausted dancers to collapse into!
Each musician needs a chair without arms in a line or better still in an arc and at least one square meter of space. We also need a small table, an extra chair or a shelf behind or beside the band for the amplifier. The two speakers need a square meter each on their stands somewhere not too near the band, but can be sited out of the way in an otherwise unused corner or on a handy piece of furniture or shelf.
If possible Wraggle Taggle prefer to work from a proper stage and to have dressing room facilities provided.